Rainiest Cities in Pennsylvania

Top 100 cities ranked by rainiest cities

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Rainiest Cities — Pennsylvania

1 Somerset 55.9"

2 Pottsville 53.6"

3 Schuylkill Haven 53.6"

4 West Hazleton 53.6"

5 Arlington Heights 53.6"

6 East Stroudsburg 53.6"

7 Hellertown 53.4"

8 Coatesville 52.1"

9 Hazleton 51.9"

10 Palmerton 51.9"

11 Tamaqua 51.9"

12 Lehighton 51.9"

13 Souderton 51.7"

14 Perkasie 51.7"

15 Quakertown 51.7"

16 Nazareth 51.0"

17 Easton 51.0"

18 Chestnut Hill 51.0"

19 Wilson 51.0"

20 West Chester 50.9"

21 Exton 50.8"

22 Lionville 50.8"

23 Downingtown 50.8"

24 Levittown 50.7"

25 Richboro 50.7"

26 Fairless Hills 50.7"

27 Croydon 50.7"

28 Bristol 50.7"

29 Penn Wynne 50.7"

30 Bryn Mawr 50.7"

31 Merion Station 50.7"

32 Norristown 50.7"

33 King of Prussia 50.7"

34 Wyndmoor 50.7"

35 Blue Bell 50.7"

36 Wayne 50.7"

37 Plymouth Meeting 50.7"

38 Trooper 50.7"

39 Ardmore 50.7"

40 Bridgeport 50.7"

41 Villanova 50.7"

42 Conshohocken 50.7"

43 Bala Cynwyd 50.7"

44 Newtown Grant 50.4"

45 Erie 49.9"

46 Bradford 49.6"

47 Corry 49.0"

48 Mountain Top 48.8"

49 Nanticoke 48.8"

50 Wescosville 48.7"

51 Ancient Oaks 48.7"

52 Dorneyville 48.7"

53 Breinigsville 48.7"

54 Collegeville 48.5"

55 Kulpsville 48.5"

56 Harleysville 48.5"

57 Bloomsburg 48.4"

58 Berwick 48.4"

59 Whitfield 48.4"

60 Punxsutawney 48.3"

61 Sierra View 48.2"

62 Stroudsburg 48.2"

63 Bangor 48.2"

64 Edinboro 48.2"

65 Schlusser 48.0"

66 Carlisle 48.0"

67 Mechanicsburg 48.0"

68 Mount Carmel 48.0"

69 New Freedom 47.9"

70 Parkville 47.9"

71 Indiana 47.9"

72 Doylestown 47.7"

73 Bethlehem 47.4"

74 Catasauqua 47.4"

75 Fullerton 47.4"

76 Emmaus 47.4"

77 Northampton 47.4"

78 Philadelphia 47.3"

79 Oxford 47.1"

80 Kennett Square 47.1"

81 Warren 47.0"

82 New Holland 46.8"

83 Archbald 46.7"

84 Carbondale 46.7"

85 West York 46.5"

86 York 46.5"

87 Shiloh 46.5"

88 Red Lion 46.5"

89 East York 46.5"

90 Lebanon 46.4"

91 Titusville 46.3"

92 Oil City 46.3"

93 Willow Street 46.3"

94 Reading 46.0"

95 Vandergrift 45.6"

96 St. Marys 45.6"

97 Allentown 45.4"

98 Gilbertsville 45.3"

99 Sanatoga 45.3"

100 Pottstown 45.3"

The rainiest cities in Pennsylvania receive the highest annual precipitation, creating lush green landscapes and abundant water resources. Somerset leads with 55.9 inches of precipitation annually.

High rainfall supports diverse ecosystems, extensive park systems, and reliable water supplies. These cities often feature vibrant gardens, green spaces, and agricultural communities that benefit from consistent moisture throughout the year.

While abundant rainfall supports lush environments, it can also bring challenges including flooding risks, high humidity, and more frequent overcast days. Many rainy cities have adapted with robust drainage systems, covered public spaces, and a cultural embrace of indoor activities.

Did You Know?

1. Somerset receives 55.9" of precipitation annually — that's about 4.7 feet of water.
2. The rainiest cities in the U.S. are primarily in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, though for very different reasons — tropical moisture vs. marine influence.
3. High rainfall areas tend to have lower wildfire risk and more reliable municipal water supplies.

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